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      Chelsea vs Dortmund: Blues hope to contain Bellingham and Co as they eye Champions League last-16 comeback – stream, TV

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      WINNING against Leeds was a small step in the right direction for Chelsea.But victory over Borussia Dortmund would feel like an enormous leap for Graham Potter and his beleaguered Blues.
      Chelsea finally got back to winning ways against LeedsCredit: Getty
      Borussia Dortmund have won 11 games out of 11 in 2023Credit: AP
      Chelsea welcome Jude Bellingham and Dortmund to Stamford Bridge on Tuesday with a 1-0 deficit to overturn from the first leg.
      In a boost to Potter and Co, Karim Adeyemi, the scorer in Dortmund, remains an injury doubt for the game.
      The Blues will also be buoyed by Wesley Fofana’s 53rd minute winner on Saturday that sealed a first three points since January.
      However, goals remain a problem.
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      Fofana’s effort was just the SEVENTH time the Blues have netted in all competitions since November 6.
      Dortmund on the other hand are a winning machine.
      Edin Terzic’s side have won 11 out of 11 games in 2023, scoring 30 goals in the process.
      Stopping Dortmund won’t be easy, but the green shoots from Saturday’s win over Leeds will give the Blues belief of progressing to the Champions League quarter-finals.
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      The Blues were unlucky not to score at least once in Dortmund last month.
      And they know that, realistically, their only chance of playing in the competition next season will be winning it this campaign.
      However, the need to go out on the front foot could leave Potter’s side vulnerable on the counter-attack, and an early Dortmund goal would leave them with a mountain to climb.
      What is their form like?
      Chelsea’s win over Leeds was just a third victory in 16 games.
      On the other hand Borussia Dortmund have been faultless in 2023, winning 11 out of 11 in all competitions.
      What is the team news and any injuries to worry about?
      Reece James is set to return after missing the weekend’s win over Leeds.
      N’Golo Kante and Christian Pulisic have also taken part in training ahead of the match.
      Mason Mount is suspended after picking up three yellow cards in the competition, while Thiago Silva remains out with a knee injury.
      Meanwhile Dortmund could be without goalkeeper Gregor Kobel, who was injured in the warm-up against RB Leipzig at the weekend.
      Adeyemi is also a doubt, as is Donyell Malen, while Youssoufa Moukoko, Julien Duranville and Mateu Morey all sidelined.
      Who will be the star men?
      This game could come down to the midfield battle between two of the world’s top talents.
      The tussle between Bellingham and Enzo Fernandez in the middle of the park is poised to be a fascinating watch.
      And whoever comes out on top could drag their respective teams to victory in the process.
      Jude Bellingham’s Bundesliga stats this season make for impressive reading
      Enzo Fernandez has one assist in five Premier League games since joining Chelsea
      What have the managers said?
      Potter is looking forward to unleashing winger Raheem Sterling against Dortmund on Tuesday.
      The boss told club media: “Raheem’s goalscoring record in the Champions League speaks for itself.
      “He’s an experienced, proven campaigner in that competition and we’re looking forward to having him on the pitch on Tuesday, hopefully enjoying his football and contributing to us winning and going through.”
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      Don’t be fooled by the recent form, Chelsea could have earned at least a draw in the first-leg last month.
      And Saturday’s win over Leeds will kick them into gear for this huge clash – but it won’t be easy.
      Home advantage will see the Blues progress, but don’t be surprised if this game goes the distance.
      Prediction: 2-0 Chelsea (after extra time)
      When is Chelsea vs Dortmund?

      Chelsea’s crunch Champions League second leg tie against Borussia Dortmund will take place on TOMORROW – Tuesday, March 7.
      It is scheduled to get underway at 8pm UK time.
      Stamford Bridge will play host to the match.
      Dortmund ran out 1-0 winners in the reverse fixture.

      What TV channel is it on and can it be live streamed?

      Chelsea vs Borussia Dortmund will be broadcast LIVE on BT Sport 1 in the UK.
      Coverage is set to commence from 7pm UK time – a whole hour before kick-off.
      Subscription members of BT Sport can stream the entire action live via the BT Sport website or BT Sport app.
      Alternatively, SunSport’s live blog will have minute-by-minute coverage of the match.

      What are the odds?

      Chelsea to win 17/20
      Draw 5/2
      Dortmund to win 16/5

      To qualify
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      Chelsea 1/1
      Dortmund 8/11

      *Odds courtesy of Ladbrokes are correct at time of publication More

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      Bayern Munich vs PSG: Live stream, TV channel, team news and kick-off time for massive Champions League game

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      PSG take on Bayern Munich in the second leg of their Champions League last-16 clash. Lionel Messi and Co are trailing 1-0 thanks to Kingsley Coman’s first-leg winner in Paris.
      Kingsley Coman scored the winner as Bayern beat PSG in the first legCredit: Getty
      PSG are still looking to win an elusive Champions League title, having come so close on numerous occasions over the years.
      But Bayern will feel confident of getting the job done at home after winning the first leg so comfortably.
      PSG also have some major injury news to contend with, as superstar Neymar will miss the game with an ankle problem.
      When is Bayern vs PSG?

      Bayern Munich’s home game against PSG will take place on Wednesday, March 8.
      The game will get underway from 8pm UK time.
      The game will be held at the Allianz Arena in Munich.

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      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      Bayern Munich vs PSG will be shown live on BT Sport 2.
      You can live stream the action from the BT Sport app, which is available for download onto your mobile and tablet device.

      Team news
      Benjamin Pavard will miss the game for Bayern after being sent off late in the first leg.
      Lucas Hernandez is still out as he recovers from an ACL injury, with Bayern likely to go for a back three again.
      Sadio Mane could return but only to the bench.
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      Neymar is out for PSG with an ankle problem and Prensel Kimpembe will also miss the game with an Achilles issue.
      Odds

      Bayern – 3/4
      Draw – 16/5
      PSG – 14/5
      Bayern to qualify – 1/8
      PSG to qualify – 9/2

      *Odds courtesy of Ladbrokes and correct at time of publication. More

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      Benfica vs Club Brugge LIVE SCORE: Champions League latest as Portuguese giants look to seal last-8 spot – stream, TV

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      BENFICA are nailed on favourites to book their spot in the Champions League quarter-final – but stranger things have happened in football.Second-half strikes from Joao Mario and David Neres saw the Portuguese giants race into a healthy lead for the reverse leg.
      And Roger Schmidt will be hoping his men can seal the deal at home against a wounded Brugge side who were recently pummelled in the Belgian Pro League.

      Kick-off time: Tuesday, March 7 – 8pm GMT
      Live stream: BT Sport
      TV channel: BT Sport 2

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      Tottenham vs AC Milan: Out-of-form Spurs look to complete Champions League comeback against Italian giants – stream, TV

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      TOTTENHAM will be desperate to overcome Italian icons AC Milan in a huge Champions League last-16 second leg – but their form has to change.Brahim Diaz’s early strike was enough to see Milan run out 1-0 winners in the reverse fixture.
      Brahim Diaz’s sublime strike handed AC Milan the advantageCredit: Rex
      Tottenham have lost their last two consecutive matches in all competitionsCredit: Rex
      And since then, Spurs have been dumped out of the FA Cup by Championship side Sheffield United, before losing on the weekend to relegation-battling Wolves.
      However, Antonio Conte’s men pulled off two huge London derby wins against West Ham and Chelsea last month.
      Furthermore, Tottenham are set to take on a wounded Milan who recently suffered a shocking loss to twelfth-place Fiorentina in Serie A.
      When is Tottenham vs AC Milan?

      Tottenham’s Champions League last-16 second leg encounter against AC Milan will take place on Wednesday, March 8.
      It is scheduled to get underway at 8pm UK time.
      The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in North London is the allocated arena for this match and it can host approximately 62,850 fans.
      Milan hold the advantage after winning 1-0 in the reverse leg.

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      What TV channel is it on and can it be live streamed?

      Tottenham vs AC Milan will be broadcast LIVE on BT Sport 1 in the UK.
      Coverage is set to commence from 7pm UK time – a whole hour before kick-off.
      Subscription members of BT Sport can stream the entire action live via the BT Sport website or BT Sport app.
      Alternatively, SunSport’s live blog will have minute-by-minute coverage of the match.

      What is the team news?
      Eric Dier’s suspension adds to the woes of Tottenham boss Antonio Conte who is forced to continue without Ryan Sessegnon, Hugo Lloris, Yves Bissouma and Rodrigo Bentancur due to injuries.
      Elsewhere, AC Milan coach Stefano Pioli has a near fully-fit squad to choose from.
      However, Pioli’s concern surrounds the first-leg matchwinner Brahim Diaz who will need further assessments on his knee sprain.
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      While Sergino Dest, Yacine Adli, Tiemoue Bakayoko and Zlatan Ibrahimovic were all left out of the knockout round squad.
      What is the odds?

      Tottenham to win 19/20
      Draw 12/5
      AC Milan to win 29/10

      To qualify

      Tottenham 13/10
      AC Milan 4/7

      *Odds courtesy of Ladbrokes are correct at time of publication More

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      Jude Bellingham should pick Man Utd transfer over Liverpool for four major reasons says Rio Ferdinand

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      RIO FERDINAND has stated why Jude Bellingham should snub Liverpool in favour of a transfer to Manchester United.Bellingham 19, is one of Europe’s hottest prospects and is being lined up for a big-money move this summer.
      Rio Ferdinand has stated why Jude Bellingham should snub a transfer to Liverpool in favour of Man UtdCredit: Rex
      Ferdinand has listed four reasons as to why Bellingham should snub LiverpoolCredit: Getty
      Borussia Dortmund are hoping to collect north of £100million for the England regular.
      Manchester City, Man Utd, Liverpool and Chelsea all hold an interest, as do Real Madrid.
      However, United and England legend Ferdinand has stated four major reasons as to why Bellingham should snub Liverpool in favour of a move to Old Trafford.
      Ferdinand said on BBC Radio 5 Live’s The Friday Football Social: “If you put the two teams on a graph, Manchester United are going in one direction and Liverpool have stagnated.
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      “I wouldn’t say Liverpool are in decline, but other teams are catching them up and maybe going beyond them.
      “If I’m a player, say Jude Bellingham or Declan Rice – two of the most in-demand English midfielders that may get moves this summer – and someone says, ‘Manchester United or Liverpool, where are you going?’, forget my Manchester United ties, I have to go with United right now.
      “The way the team looks, the way the squad is shaping up, the way the managers are navigating their teams’ fortunes and who I see being more successful in the upcoming future – I really would be sitting on the side of United.”
      Liverpool won the FA Cup and Carabao Cup last season – but lost in the final of the Champions League to Real Madrid.
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      Jurgen Klopp’s men also took the Premier League title race to the final day of the season, finishing one point behind champions Man City.
      However, this season, the Reds have struggled both domestically and in Europe.
      Liverpool are 21 points behind leaders Arsenal in this campaign and facing a last-16 exit in the Champions League, having lost 5-2 to Real Madrid in the first leg at Anfield.
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      Marco Silva wasn’t great for my career and was too impatient for success, but he’s good enough to reach Champions League

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      I’M NOT surprised that Marco Silva is proving to be a huge success at Fulham — as  he is one of the most ­infectious personalities I’ve ever met.Normally when you use that phrase you mean that someone is a bubbly character, the life and soul of the party.  But I don’t mean that about Silva.
      Troy Deeney praised Fulham boss Marco Silva’s work in the Premier LeagueCredit: PA
      At Watford, it was his relentless desire for success, to win at all costs and improve players individually which rubbed off on everybody.
      As club captain, you’re involved in internal club discipline — setting down rules and issuing fines for lateness and the like.
      But when Silva was my boss at Vicarage Road for six months or so, standards were so high that I barely even remember anyone getting fined.
      That is rare and it says a lot about what an excellent manager he was.
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      He certainly wasn’t backwards in b******ing players.
      And if you were a 17-year-old kid or a seasoned veteran, he would treat you exactly the same.
      But Silva had an incredible attention to detail.
      After every match, your own individual stats would be left at your spot in the training ground dressing room on the next working day, which is very unusual.
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      He wouldn’t often challenge you about them. But when any professional footballer sees a stat saying he’d only won 30 per cent of their heading duels, he makes damned sure that doesn’t happen again the next week.
      Silva was an extremely demanding boss but in a good way, you wanted to go and work for him. He was interesting and challenging.
       And I am not saying this because he was good news for my own career — if anything the opposite was true.
      I was injured in pre-season when he came in and I didn’t start many matches.
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      Troy Deeney and Marco Silva previously worked together at WatfordCredit: Rex
      He told me that I wasn’t his type of striker, that he ­preferred Andre Gray and Richarlison.
      But that sort of honesty is rare and I respected it. Most managers are nowhere near as honest. As it happened, I played a decent part in a few wins for him.
      The problem with Silva then, and this was five years ago,  was that his drive for success was perhaps too powerful.
      We made a flying start to that Premier League season and, very soon, news got out that Everton were after him.
      That whole situation could have been handled better by Marco and by the owners and results tailed off because of it. Eventually he was sacked but ended up at Everton anyway.
      The Everton saga was the one thing he wasn’t honest about publicly or internally at the club.
      Troy Deeney claims Marcio Silva wasn’t great for his career at WatfordCredit: AFP
      So when he took the Fulham job at the start of last season, I wasn’t convinced that he was well suited temperamentally to managing in the Championship. I wasn’t sure how long he would stick around.
      I think he has learned and matured since his Watford days in that respect, though.
      His Fulham side won the second tier in style, playing some great attacking football and now they are making a genuine challenge for Europe, and have reached the FA Cup quarter-finals.
      Fulham recruited really well last summer — Marco’s excellent knowledge of the Portuguese game helped them get Joao Palhinha for just ­£17million and he is outstanding in midfield.
      Then there’s Willian, who everyone thought looked out of shape and past it at Arsenal a couple of years ago but has  a new lease of life at Fulham.
      I’m sure Silva’s fitness coach, Goncalo Pedro,  one of the very best in the business,  has had a great impact on Willian.
      Marco Silva is pushing for European qualification with FulhamCredit: PA
      A lot of fitness coaches are like drill sergeants and they treat everyone the same in terms of the work they do.
      Not Goncalo. He would  listen, he would treat you like an adult and he would tailor individual fitness programmes for each player. These details matter in professional football.
       I’m sure Goncalo is playing a huge part in their success.
      It’s not just the new signings who are going well for Fulham, though. Players like Tim Ream and Bobby Decordova-Reid, who haven’t truly cracked the Premier League before, have improved immeasurably.
      That doesn’t surprise me because that is what Silva and his team do. They challenge people and make them better.
      Etienne Capoue had been Watford’s best player the previous season and we were all shocked when Silva dropped him and demanded improvement but Etienne responded brilliantly.
      I hope Silva stays at Fulham for four or five years and gets them into Europe because I believe he is capable of that, especially as the club are giving him what he wants in terms of investment.
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      Beyond that, I think he will end up as an elite Champions League boss, he really is that good.
      And just imagine how complimentary I would be about him if he had actually selected me to start very often! More

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      This season’s top flight bosses can be roughly divided into three categories – overachievers, underachievers and, meh

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      IF Antonio Conte can be shortlisted for Manager of the Month while resting up at home in Italy, imagine what he could achieve if he took the rest of the year off.We’ve all had a chuckle at the possibility of the ailing Spurs boss receiving the February award despite the only match he attended resulting in a 4-1 thrashing by Leicester.

      Tottenham boss Antonio Conte is not in line for manager of the yearCredit: PA
      Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has turned things around at Old TraffordCredit: Reuters
      Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta deserves recognition even if he doesn’t win the titleCredit: Getty
      But Conte won’t be in the mood for laughter as he recuperates from the pain of his recent gallbladder operation.
      And while the ailing Italian might not be in the running for the Premier League’s Manager of the Season award, there are plenty of other candidates quietly fancying their chances.
      It was supposed to be a three-horse race between Pep Guardiola, Jurgen Klopp and Thomas Tuchel, but that’s not how things have worked out.
      This season’s top flight bosses can be roughly divided into three categories – overachievers, underachievers and, meh, whatever.
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      Tuchel and Klopp are obviously among those who have failed to live up to expectations along with Graham Potter, David Moyes, Brendan Rodgers and the Southampton wrecking crew.
      And though Manchester City remain in the hunt to win the Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup, it’s still hard to argue that Guardiola has been at the top of his game this season.
      So by my reckoning that leaves us with six or seven candidates for the title of Britain’s top boss.
      Even if Arsenal don’t go on to win the League this season, no-one can deny that Mikel Arteta has done one hell of a job at the Emirates.
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      He might not be everyone’s cup of tea with his manic touchline behaviour but how many people genuinely expected him to be leading the title race this season?
      The same goes for Erik ten Hag, who has totally transformed Manchester United against all odds after so many years of Old Trafford mediocrity.
      Marco Silva has been another managerial miracle worker. 
      While everyone expected an immediate return to the Championship for newly-promoted Fulham, he has led the west London minnows to seventh place in the table and the FA Cup quarter-finals.
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      Chelsea boss Graham Potter has come under fire at Stamford BridgeCredit: Rex
      Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper has stood out in the Premier LeagueCredit: Rex
      Brentford’s Thomas Frank and Brighton’s Roberto De Zerbi have continued to defy football gravity as both their teams dream of a first European qualification.
      Eddie Howe might have the Saudi billions bankrolling his Newcastle ambitons, but he has handled the weight of Geordie expectations magnificently in taking the team from the relegation zone to the brink of Champions League qualification.
      And what about Steve Cooper at Nottingham Forest, who has had to deal with a volatile owner and an entire new squad of players, yet he is still keeping the club clear of the relegation zone?
      Since the Premier League’s managerial award was inaugurated in 1994, 24 of the 29 recipients have been the title winner.
      Klopp took the crown last year despite finishing a point behind City. But he did win the League and FA Cups and reach the Champions League final, so that was fair enough.
      But prior to that, the last time the judges looked beyond the Champions was in 2014 when Tony Pulis finished 11th at Crystal Palace – they had obviously got fed up with giving it to Fergie.
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      The LMA award has not been quite so elitist, with Joe Kinnear, Frank Clark, Danny Wilson, David Jones, George Burley, Steve Coppell and Chris Wilder among previous winners.
      And now we’re ready to add another unlikely name to the roll of honour. No, Antonio, not you. More

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      Chelsea missing Champions League won’t stop £50m-rated star joining as he admits he’s ‘flattered’ by interest

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      LILLE star Jonathan David reckons Chelsea’s recent poor form would not stop stars like him from joining the Stamford Bridge “project”.Graham Potter’s men are tenth in the Premier League, 14 points adrift of the top four.
      Graham Potter’s Chelsea are toiling in the Premier League tableCredit: REX
      But Lille and Canada ace Jonathan David reckons the Blues still have pulling powerCredit: Getty
      But Canada striker David, who has 15 Ligue 1 goals this term, will not pick his next club based on whether they are in the Champions League.
      The £50million-rated star, also a target for Manchester United, is open to offers.
      David said: “The Champions League is not a condition. Everyone wants to play in the biggest competitions in the world.
      “But the most important thing is always the project.
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      “I don’t know what the future holds but I am open to every possibility.”
      The 23-year-old counts Blues icon Didier Drogba as one of his childhood heroes — and how Chelsea could do with a proper centre-forward right now.
      David dreams of a move to the Prem, so it could be a perfect pairing.
      The striker said: “The atmosphere in England is good every week, every stadium is filled.
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      “These are the games you want to play, with an atmosphere like that. And there are a lot of top teams.
      “Growing up I looked at different players. Thierry Henry, Didier Drogba . . . these players.
      “And the Premier League is one of the world’s best leagues.
      “The most important thing, though, is to play for the team.”
      It’s unclear if Potter will be in charge of Chelsea come the end of the season given their torrid run of form.
      The former Brighton boss will hope his troops will be able to stop the rot at Stamford Bridge on Saturday against Leeds. More